Vanessa and Casper wrap up their discussion of The Deathly Hallows with a look back on the entire book! They discuss Grindelwald's end, Harry's clarity, and the bravery and sacrifice of so many 'side' characters. Next week, we're back with a whole series wrap-up!

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This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Love in the epilogue of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss 'all was well,' Ron as a husband and father, and the power of privacy. Throughout the episode we consider the question: when is teasing loving? 

Thank you to Sophie for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're doing a wrap-up of Book 7.

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This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Legacy in Chapter 36 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Bellatrix's death, the centaurs and house elves joining the battle fray, and Neville's bravery. Throughout the episode we consider the question: can you control your own legacy? 

Thank you to Rebecca for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading the epilogue, Nineteen Years Later, through the theme of Love.

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This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Sympathy in Chapter 35 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss whether the Voldemort baby could be helped, Dumbledore’s failings as a mentor, and Harry’s return to battle. Throughout the episode we consider the question: is sympathy an action or a feeling? 

Thank you to Taylor for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 36, The Flaw in the Plan, through the theme of Legacy.

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This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Impossibility in Chapter 34 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Voldemort’s understanding of Harry, the Resurrection Stone, and Neville! Throughout the episode we consider the question: when do we resign ourselves to perceived impossibility and when do we decide to fight it?

Thank you to Emma for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 35, Kings Cross, through the theme of Sympathy.

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Every Christmas, we like to share a favorite poem. This year it's 'Priest' by Knut Ødegård.

We'll be back with our regularly scheduled episodes on January 8th. Happy Holidays!

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This week Vanessa and Casper are joined by their old pal Ariana to respond to a few of the wonderful voicemails we've received while making our final season of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text!

Thanks to Johanna & Regine, Jenny, Julie, Kieran, Rowan & Caitlin for their beautiful voicemail contributions! Next week we're reading Chapter 34, The Forest Again, through the theme of Impossibility. 

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This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Imagination in Chapter 33 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Petunia’s childhood, Snape & Lily, and Harry’s connection to Voldemort! Throughout the episode we consider the question: under what types of conditions are we able to image best?

Thank you to Sam for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 34, The Forest Again, through the theme of Impossibility.

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This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Humility in Chapter 32 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Snape’s final words, Hermione’s plea, and Luna’s words of encouragement! Throughout the episode we consider the question: when is humility a hindrance and when is it necessary?

Thank you to Robyn for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 33, The Prince’s Tale, through the theme of Imagination.

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This week, Casper and Vanessa explore the theme of Freedom in Chapter 31 of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! They discuss Fred’s death, Malfoy’s pals, and the very big fire! Throughout the episode we consider the question: how can freedom feel like a burden?

Thank you to our anonymous listener for this week’s voicemail! Next week we're reading Chapter 32, The Elder Wand, through the theme of Humility.

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